Body Solid "Power Lift" system,,, any input?

[JoelR]

Anyone with any positive or negative experience with this system.

Thank you.

& yes I tried a search but nothing came up,, only power racks

here is a link to the system I'm looking at
http://store.gymcor.com/bosopolegym.html

[C Man]

I've yet to read of anyone's experience with that machine. Seems like it's Body Solid's version of the Powertec multi exercise units.

Any reason you don't want to get a power cage and free weights?

[JoelR]

Power racks are built around the squat which I can't do because of a total hip replacement & by the time I get all the attachments & accessories to get everything the power Lift does.. ????
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[KSA]

http://www.home-gym-review.com/forum...36c9840f325150

[pumpster]

Excellent multi-station leverage machine, as is the Powertec WB-MS that it compares to. Both are excellent alternatives to racks and barbells that I prefer due to the large number of available exercises, complete safety in regards to home training to failure without problem, and the feel of the machines.

Powerlift's a little more money and has a slightly bigger footprint than the Powertec, but has more exercise options including high and low pulleys as well as better build quality and a lifetime warranty. Prices vary considerably; Ebay prices are sometimes better if one can be found locally:

http://bodysolid.com/BSStrength/Free...60/SBL460.html

http://powertecfitness.com/gallery/p...ness_wb_ms.htm

[JoelR]

KSA, Thank you,, that thread was very useful.

Thanks again.

[C Man]

Power racks are built around the squat......

That may be true from a 'historical' standpoint, but you can still do flat, incline, & decline bench presses, military presses, pullups, dips, and any dumbbell exercise you want, with complete safety for any of the barbell pressing movements. I'm not trying to sway you one way or the other, just making some points. And the one point I always make when someone is about to buy new equipment is CHECK EBAY FIRST!! Just do a search within a comfortable driving distance of your zip code and see what's on there before you buy brand new. I bought everything in my home gym used, and all of it is basically brand new, but I got it all at 50-70% off retail prices.

[pumpster]

No problem, you're welcome.

[Romano]

Anyone with any positive or negative experience with this system.

Thank you.

& yes I tried a search but nothing came up,, only power racks

here is a link to the system I'm looking at
http://store.gymcor.com/bosopolegym.html

What kind of training are you looking to do?
I bought a bodysolid plate loaded crossover machine with ajustable chinning bar to go with my bench and squat stands and obviously loose weights. And I can pretty much train anything. I think crossover machines are the best value for money.

[coatesp]

I have a BodySolid Powerlift for sale on ebay. Things that I like about it are:

- Built like a tank.
- Can do all of the basic big lifts plus many others.
- Has a stand alone bench you can move and use with dumbells.
- Has good safety settings so you can go all out.
- Lifetime warranty on everything.
- I am 6'3" and it has good range of motion. I get a full stretch on everything.

Things I don't care for are:
- Big.

Overall it is a very nice leverage machine. I just don't use it enough to justify it taking up all the space.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...141337919&rd=1

[KSA]

If you sell it ,will you get a new equipment ?

[coatesp]

Not right away. I am going to just keep the dumbells, barbell and plates for now. I got promoted at my job and just started taking classes again so I haven't done any major working out lately. But yes if I get new equipment I will just go back to a rack and probably a leverage squat machine because I really like the leverage attachment on the Powerlift.